endophenotypes on Leiden Psychology Bloghttps://leidenpsychologyblog.nl/The Leiden Psychology Blog stands out by showing the research carried out within our Institute and by replying to the latest events.enSun, 07 Jun 2020 07:13:10 +0200Sun, 07 Jun 2020 07:13:10 +0200Extremely Shy & Genetically Closehttps://leidenpsychologyblog.nl/articles/extremely-shy-genetically-closeSocial anxiety disorder, or ‘extreme shyness’ runs in families. So, being genetically close to a person with social anxiety substantially increases the risks of developing the disorder. But what brain characteristics underlie this susceptibility?]]>

Social anxiety disorder, or ‘extreme shyness’ runs in families. So, being genetically close to a person with social anxiety substantially increases the risks of developing the disorder. But what brain characteristics underlie this susceptibility?